Women: Public Bodies and Listed Companies Debate

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Lord Bishop of Ripon and Leeds

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Women: Public Bodies and Listed Companies

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Schools: Special Needs and Disabilities
Thursday 15th July 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Verma Portrait Baroness Verma
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The noble Lord takes me into very dangerous territory. I shall reflect and get back to him.

Lord Bishop of Ripon and Leeds Portrait The Lord Bishop of Ripon and Leeds
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My Lords, will the Minister welcome the decision of the Church of England General Synod over the weekend to move towards the ordination of women as bishops, which will be the first step towards their appearance in this House?

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Yes, my Lords.

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